These fresh corn recipes bring the flavors of summer to your table. From salads and sides to dips, these corn recipes will be a hit.
Recipes Made with Fresh Corn
Fresh corn, sweet corn especially, is one of my favorite summer foods. It’s something the kids can’t get enough of either so I’m always trying to find ways to incorporate it.
Whether grilling it with meats or mixing the fresh corn into different sides and salads, there’s always a place for fresh corn in our house!
1. Fresh Corn Salsa
Nothing beats a fresh corn salsa when it comes to summer and entertaining. Serve the salsa with chips or add it to your tacos for some extra flavor.
2. Sweet Corn Pasta Salad
Crunchy, tangy, and perfect for summer. Serve this sweet corn pasta salad as a side and you won’t regret it.
3. Kale and Mexican Street Corn Salad
Inspired by Mexican elote, this street corn salad combines kale, onions, and avocados to create a flavorful side or light summer main dish.
4. Creamy Corn and Blue Crab Risotto
When sweet corn is at its peak harvest time, turn it into a flavorful side dish by combining it with crab risotto.
Love crab? You should check out these crab salad sandwiches!
5. Mexican Street Corn
Combine the flavors of fresh sweet corn, crumbly cotija cheese, and a tangy sauce with spices and you get a flavorful dish worth trying.
6. Fresh Corn and Zucchini Fritters
Made in under 30 minutes, these fritters bring in the sweet flavor of fresh corn, zucchini, and a seasoned panko crust.
7. Watermelon Salad with Corn and Mango
Nothing says summer like the flavors in this salad. It brings your favorite summer flavors like watermelon, mango, and corn together to create a flavorful side.
